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Autel: Pushing the Boundaries of Aftermarket Diagnostics 

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Whether discussing secure gateways or access to functions, software, and specifications on newly released vehicles, aftermarket diagnostic product developers such as Autel are always playing catch up to get that OE-only capability in the hands of our users. AutoAuth charges an annual fee of $50 per vehicle brand.

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Ford Recalls Certain Pickup Trucks and Large SUVs for Incorrect Software Update

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Back in March 2022, the Ford Motor Company recalled just under 400,000 pickup trucks and large sport utility vehicles for a software-related issue causing the loss of trailer brake functionality. Provided by Horizon Global, the iffy software was updated at no charge to affected customers. continue reading. )

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Rearview Camera Software Bug Prompts Ford Edge Recall

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The subject vehicles were incorrectly repaired as part of a previous campaign that encompassed 78,376 examples of the 2021 through 2022 Ford Edge. The Dearborn-based automaker. continue reading. )

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Ford Recalls Incorrectly Repaired Maverick EcoBoost Vehicles Over Software Issue

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Back in April 2024, the Ford Motor Company recalled 456,565 vehicles in the United States for iffy powertrain and body control module software. This software is supposed to detect sudden 12-volt battery degradation. The Maverick with the 2.0-liter continue reading. ) The Maverick with the 2.0-liter continue reading. )

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Study finds 3-year vehicle dependability drops as COVID effects linger

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Vehicle Dependability Study found vehicle problems after three years of ownership have reached their highest level since 2009, with the industry average of 202 problems per 100 vehicles representing a huge 6% jump from 2024s 190 PP100. The research firms 2025 U.S. Three years later, those issues are still there. a 33% increase.

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Software Update Leaves 2022 Ford Bronco Owner and Their Family Stranded

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Nowadays, most cars can be improved or even fixed via over-the-air (OTA) software updates. All it takes is a mobile internet connection or a wi-fi hotspot, and, at the press of a button, the vehicle downloads new instructions, installs them, and… Voila! However, in some cases, software updates can become a nuisance.

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Software Issue Prompts 2023 Nissan Ariya Recall, Nearly 10k Vehicles Affected

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On this occasion, almost 10,000 vehicles may experience a sudden loss of drive power due to iffy software. During a production trial in January 2022, a vehicle’s electric motor unexpectedly shut off immediately after said vehicle start. continue reading. )